Job Title: Mold SetterJob Description

We are seeking a dedicated Mold Setter to join our team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for executing mold changes efficiently and ensuring quality standards are met. This position requires the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented setting and involves hands-on work with both small extrusion and plastic injection presses.

ResponsibilitiesPerform 4-5 mold changes per shift, ensuring the process is completed safely and efficiently.Lock out and tag out machinery before mold changes.Remove and transport old molds to the tool room and insert new molds.Attach water lines, adjust temperatures, and conduct a first piece run-off.Troubleshoot the first piece to ensure it meets specifications before proceeding to the next mold change.Work collaboratively in a two-person team to produce secondary parts for assembly at other plants.Essential SkillsMinimum of 2 years of experience in mold/die setting within the plastic industry.2 years of Crane and Hilo operation experience.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience in first piece troubleshooting (issues such as burn, splay, short) is a plus.Why Work Here?

Join a company that values its employees with a direct hire opportunity and excellent benefits. Experience the family-like atmosphere of a smaller location where your contributions are valued.

Work Environment

Work in a very clean and modern manufacturing facility. The environment includes smaller extrusion machines and dual profile rotary, double-shot injection presses such as Engels and Van Dorns. Utilize 60-ton overhead cranes in a well-organized space. Shifts are 8 hours long, with three shift options available: 1st Shift (7am to 3pm), 2nd Shift (3pm to 11pm), and 3rd Shift (11pm to 7am). The average work week consists of 6 days, with occasional 7-day weeks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of LAKE ORION, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $37440.00 - $37440.00/yr.

Direct Hire, 2 weeks PTO, benefits start 1st of the month following 30 days.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in LAKE ORION,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 2026.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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